The Latest Breaking News from Finance

New committee seeks to create reform agenda

The government is preparing to establish a national reform agenda for the next four years, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

IMD ranking boost sparks reform drive

Thailand's rise in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking has prompted the government to build on its strengths and address structural weaknesses to support long-term economic growth.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

Ekniti warns of energy risks despite US-Iran deal

Thailand has welcomed the ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran but warned that global energy markets could remain under pressure despite an easing of tensions in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining the country's achievements by repeatedly predicting crises that have not materialised.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

The moment I knew: When he saw my unkempt hovel, he was so nonjudgmental

Brendan Maclean had never spoken with drag queen Karen from Finance in person, nor laid eyes on the man behind the makeup. Then came a chance encounter in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13

Pakistan's finance minister presents the country's next budget that hikes defense spending

Pakistan's finance minister has presented the new budget to lawmakers, a draft that hikes defense spending by 18% while trimming funding for development programs and offering modest tax reliefs for salaried workers

AAP · Jun 12

Ministry to review welfare card rules

The Finance Ministry will review the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme following concerns that some elderly parents have been unfairly disqualified after their children claimed tax deductions on their behalf, despite not providing any financial support.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8

AI is turning workers into superhumans. Their leadership teams haven't kept up

Employees are scaling productivity at record speed while leadership teams remain stuck in decades-old decision-making structures.

Fortune · Jun 2

A $40,000 raise and the CFO seat are within reach, but one employee in his early 30s says the promotion isn't worth it

A finance director at a nonprofit is contemplating declining a promotion to CFO, despite being the likely successor. He enjoys hands-on financial work and fears the strategic and leadership demands of the CFO role, as well as a potential loss of work-life balance.

The Economic Times · May 31

The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settings

India's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering trillions. While significantly boosting financial stability and economic growth, the law now faces challenges from judicial delays. Recent amendments aim to address these bottlenecks, ensuring the code's continued effectiveness in safeguarding India's economic progress.

The Economic Times · May 29